I'm considering going to Mexico for Mommy make over. Any suggestions?

In Mexico, to be a Board Certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, the physician needs to have 3 years of general surgery residence training and 3 or 4 years of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery residence training. Then after finishing the residence the Plastic Surgeon needs to pass an written exam and an oral exam, done by the Mexican Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, in order to be Board Certified. You can find which surgeons are Board Certified by the Mexican Board of Plastic and Reconstructive surgery on this boards web site. Even with the board certification, not all the surgeons will deliver the same quality results, as in Plastic Surgery, artistic sense, surgical technique and dedication are very important factors in the results. It is important to check before and after photos (as many as you can see) of the surgery that you have interest on, so you can have an idea about the type of the results your surgeon can deliver and if those are good enough for you. The cost may not be very cheap if you get the surgery in an accredited surgical facility or hospital. Also consider that all your follow up and postop care should be done in Mexico, even in the event of a complication. My advice is to check your surgeon and results.

Certainly there are many very talented plastic surgeons in Mexico, but the issues are follow-up care in case of complications or any other concerns, and the difficulty of knowing about their qualifications and the facility. If you are seriously considering having a mommy makeover in Mexico, start with confirming that the surgeon is a member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS).

I would be very careful in choosing to leave the country for elective cosmetic surgery. It's always best to be close to the operating surgeon to manage the result as well as any complications. Also board certification and credentialing is much more stringent in this country.